" ... I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"               
                             
                              -- from Emma Lazarus' sonnet "The New Colossus",
                                
                             
               inscribed on a plaque at the Statue of Liberty
These values make America a beacon of hope to the world. And nothing
symbolizes them more powerfully than the Statue of Liberty.
125 years ago this month -- on June 17, 1885 -- the French frigate Isere sailed into New York Harbor, delivering France's
gift to America. Since then -- for more than half of American history -- Lady Liberty has proudly stood for the American way of life, inspiring countless millions of people around the
world.
Statue of Liberty Souvenir Sheet
commemorates 125th Anniversary
with stunning original artworkTo properly mark
this historic anniversary, a special Souvenir Sheet of nine postage stamps is being issued by the Republic of the Marshall Islands, an area liberated by American forces during World War
II.
These genuinely spectacular stamps feature nine original paintings of the Statue of Liberty by seven world-renowned artists, including legends Shannon Stirnweis and Paul
Calle. Adding dramatically to the overall design, majestic artwork by famed artist Dennis Lyall illustrates the Souvenir Sheet's elegant and extensive selvage (special border).
This
remarkable issue is sure to be in high demand, and will only be available for a limited time. But, if you act now, you can acquire the 2010 Statue of Liberty Souvenir Sheet for
yourself or for a loved one in post-office-fresh, mint condition!
Official First Day Cover features original artwork
and coveted First Day of Issue
postmark To accompany the historic Statue of Liberty Souvenir Sheet, the Marshall Islands is also issuing a special edition, larger-than-normal Official First
Day Cover.This philatelic gem features all nine magnificent stamps, each bearing the coveted First Day of Issue postmark of June 17, 2010, Majuro ... forever certifying the Cover's
important limited edition status. The pictorial postmark -- which includes a detailed rendering of Lady Liberty in faithful miniature -- is a work of art in itself.
The artwork
appearing on the center stamp is beautifully reproduced in grander scale on the First Day Cover's cachet, highlighting the intricate level of detail in the original artwork used to create
this landmark postal issue. The Cover's reverse features an authoritative narrative on the Statue of Liberty's origin and technical facts about the stamps.
Order
now
while this important issue is available The 2010 Statue of Liberty issue is an important philatelic event you don't want to miss. Both the Souvenir
Sheet and the Official First Day Cover may sell out quickly.To avoid disappointment, please order promptly.
As always, your satisfaction is guaranteed!
Here
is what's available. Click the links for more information:
You may cancel your order at any time prior to
shipment. Your order will ship 4 to 6 weeks after your order is received. You may return any order within 10 days of receipt for exchange or a refund of the purchase price.